Lag bolts hold the foot pedestals securely to each set of legs, while nails fasten the rest of the project together. These will allow the seat portion to rest securely on the legs. You will get into making shoulder cuts with this bench. The railing on a deck or patio can be used as a make-shift backrest if it is close enough to the rail. This design is screwed into place on your deck, providing a rigidity that mobile benches can not offer. This bench does not use a backrest, but it does provide a robust leg and seat structure that stands out to the previous bench designs. Tools Needed: Drill and bits, Jigsaw, Pocket Hole Jig, and Tape Measureĭeck and patio furniture can be functional without a backrest.New woodworkers might feel intimidated, but they can produce good results by taking their time with the cut. Woodworkers, with some shop experience, will not struggle with using a jigsaw to cut the legs. One detail you will notice with this set of plans is the easy to read list for cuts for these boards (something that is lacking on a few internet plans). You will need 1 x 2, 1 x 3, 2 x 2, as well as 2 x 4 lumber. The jigsaw allows you to cut the leg pattern, taking the project from simple board assembly to shaping the wood.Ī variety of dimensioned lumber adds to the overall look. What stands out here is the curve in the legs. These slats sit within a boxed frame that adds visual height to the wood in this area. The timber used on the seat portion runs from front to back, instead of the length of the seat. The outdoor banquette (or outdoor bench) in this set of plans showcases multiple board directions as well as curves. You may want to create something that looks more elegant than a simple bench with a uniform appearance. Tools Needed: Outdoor Wood Glue, Hand or Miter Saw, and Pocket Hole Jig.It stands out as an excellent beginner woodworking project. You will only need a couple of tools to build this bench.

Novice woodworkers will appreciate the easy to source materials and limited hardware. The exterior materials cost more and place this project in the moderate price range. Using exterior grade lumber or applying an outdoor protective coating on interior wood will allow this project to last for a few seasons before it needs maintenence. Wood screws and pocket screws manufactured for outdoor use is the only hardware you will need. The latter is a great species for outdoor furniture since it naturally resists bugs, moisture, and wood rot. Depending upon your region, these boards will come in Douglas Fir, Pine, or Redwood. You will use eight-foot lengths of 2 x 4, which is one of the most readily available building materials out there. It provides approximately 20-inches in-depth, which is plenty of room for your posterior with some room to spare. This design should fit two adults comfortably or three children. Outdoor benches are a popular craft item, and this design uses commonly available framing lumber as building materials.

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